Leanne Coddington

Ms Coddington has experience in the tourism, events and hospitality sectors spanning more than 30 years. As CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland for nine years from 2013 to 2022, Leanne lead the strategic positioning of Queensland's tourism and events industry including marketing, global trade distribution, industry and aviation partnerships, event acquisition and experience development. Leanne guided the State's tourism and events industry through the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring it was well positioned as state and international borders reopened. Prior to that, she held Senior Executive roles with Tourism Queensland including in Destination Partnerships, Strategy and Research and Human Resources. Her early career in hospitality management included Senior Executive roles with the Hyatt Hotel Group. Leanne is also an Adjunct Professor of the University of Queensland Business School. She is also member of the Risk Committee.